Pump prices in Texas ticked up ahead of the Fourth of July; AAA puts the state average near $3.33 and Houston around $3.35. Tight inventories and heavy road travel are pushing costs higher.

Houston detectives reissued a wanted bulletin seeking suspects in a Nov. 17 aggravated robbery on Buffalo Speedway. Crime Stoppers may offer up to $5,000 for tips.

The Sienna Crossing Grain & Berry serves açaí bowls, smoothies and plant‑forward fare while its owners balance running the café with medical and wellness work.

Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy home on June 19, killing 76‑year‑old Martha Ávila. Federal and civil investigations are ongoing.

A Katy family's 17-year wait for Medicaid waiver services helped push HB 1188, the Caytlin Handley Act, which makes schools tell parents about LIDDA and waiver options earlier.

TCEQ says Freeport LNG released unauthorized pollutants and failed to keep required records. The company paid $103,240 and roughly $25,810 may be waived if it complies.

Karma Kolache & Macarons has soft‑opened at 1912 Wescott Ave., pairing savory kolaches with boxed macarons and grab‑and‑go coffee.

A man was critically injured after being set on fire inside a home near Mourning Dove Drive; deputies say Eastex crews extinguished the blaze and the case is under investigation.

Oh My Gyros is opening in Elyson this fall, bringing gyros, big platters and catering to the new town center in Cypress.

Crews halted demolition in downtown Tomball after workers uncovered what appear to be early-1900s headstones. Officials have secured the block and notified state preservation authorities.

Hot, humid July 2 in Houston with highs near 93°F and mid‑afternoon storm chances.

FBI Houston says a former Tomball ISD tax official was charged with wire fraud and accused of diverting nearly $1 million from the district. Initial federal court date is set for July 13.

Kol Korean BBQ brings charcoal tabletop Korean barbecue to Meyerland with a full bar and shareable meat combos. The new spot opened earlier this spring.